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Drinks, Summer Coolers

MINT GINGER LEMONADE

May 2, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

I am back with yet another coolant drink,this time with mint,ginger and lemon.Living in summer asks for cooling down the body and what better way than to use up these wonder leaves called mint or pudina.It is known for its mouth and breath freshner properties as well.It is one of those herbs which is known to improve digestion and is an effective remedy for headache and nausea.Regular use of mint is beneficial for asthma patients and is a natural anti depressant as well. I have a few Summer Coolers Recipes in my blog.But this is the first one with a…

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Chaat, Snacks

TAWA CHANNA

March 8, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Tawa Channa is a fulfilling,guilt free snack which can be had at any time of the day.I stumbled upon this recipe in Tarla Dalal website and was glad i did.It had an instant liking at home and was easy to make as well.This is less time consuming and when unexpected guests drop over treat them with this scumptious snack and iam confident they’ll like it for sure.Whatever be the occasion,be it a party or any gathering this will assume a special place.I have tried it to eat for dinner as well and it was really very filling,yet light on the…

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Snacks

SOYA 65/SOYA RECIPES

January 7, 2016 by Nithya 2 Comments

It was a long time back that my recipe Soya65 got published in Kungumam Thozhi May last year.I have made this recipe a couple of times as daughter likes soya products and iam to make it as it is healthy too.Though i have a Paneer 65 recipe iam posting this since this is a little different from the Paneer65 recipe.It is quite a tasty and crispy one with soft in the middle and kids would surely love this for sure.. Notes

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Dry Curry, Side Dish for Roti

ACHARI ARBHI/SIDE DISH FOR ROTI

December 10, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

It has been a long time I posted anything for side dish for roti.So last sunday for dinner I made for chapathis this excellent and spicy side dish .I have made a colacassia recipe in my blog but that is a south indian curry.I have never before tried colacassia as a side dish for roti but seeing Nisha Mdhulika’s blog I came up with this aromatic and spicy version which my daughter enjoyed a lot.I have heard and seen also that some people make make achari masala at home.People in North India add nigella or onion seeds for most of…

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Kids Recipes, Paneer, Starters

CHILLY PANEER DRY/PANEER RECIPES

November 27, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Chilli Paneer is a yummy Indo Chinese which is loved by kids and grown ups too.I prepared this last week as a starter when I had guests at home.I have never tried this athome,but only had a few times whenever we chanced to eat out.It is a dry version, but you can make the gravy type as well. Iam afraid it is fine to indulge in these type of recipes once in a while at home and share it with all.At home all enjoy Chinese recipes and since this a fusion recipe was enjoyed more and I know this will…

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Indian Festival Recipes, Navarathri Recipes, Neiveidhyam Recipes, Snacks, Sundal Recipes

RAJMA SUNDAL/NAVARATHRI RECIPES

October 17, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Rajma or Red Kidney Beans is a protein filled legume besides having numerous minerals.Usually we make Rajma Chawal or Pulao or any gravy.This is one easy and non fussy sundal variety apt for Navarathri and will be a hit among kids as well.My daughter is very fond of rajma and I made this on the first day of Navarathri itself.You can spice it with any masala and make a lot of variations.Rajma is known to have so much health benefits and it is good to make sundal for this season,where most would be fasting.Here goes the recipe of Rajma Sundal…..

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Dal Varieties, Dinner recipes, Side Dish for Roti

DAL MAKHNI/MAA KI DAL/REVIEW FOR EASTERN SPICES 1

September 2, 2015 by Nithya 1 Comment

I was some time before contacted by Eastern Condiments And Spices to write reviews about their products.I received a parcel containing these masala products and couldn’t wait to try them out.So here comes my first review on Dal Makhni.It is an easy to go side dish for rotis,phulkas and rice.It is easy to make and whilesome and filling besides being nutricious.I made this recipe with eastern masala and the result was super tasty.Daughter who is a fussy eater,loved it to the core and asked for more during dinner.The masala was also super tasty,perfectly blend and aromatic.Easily I could make this…

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Biryani, Lunchbox Ideas, Rice Variety

HYDERABADI VEGETABLE BIRYANI/LUNCH BOX IDEA/RICE VARIETIES

August 30, 2015 by Nithya 1 Comment

Hyderabadi Vegetable Biryani is one biryani recipe which I wanted to try for long.I had this at a function and wanted to try it at home.So I made this for last weekend lunch and I know it will be a regular feature from now on.Iam not a biryani person,but liked the mild combination of spices and vegetables too.The colour and flavour is awesome and I always like these one pot meals,which is not only filling,but also healthy.This biryani is adapted from a cookbook which my friend gifted to me and has many biryani recipes,which I intend to try out and post for you all here in my blog.Scroll down below for an easy and spicy biryani which is so easy and fast to make as well.

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    Hi, Welcome to my Blog! I am Nithya Ravi a passionate cook and food blogger, author and photographer. I have been involved with food since childhood and have been blogging for more than two years now. I have seen with my mom and grandmothers since my younger days, picking up stories in food and food related things. I dedicate this blog to my daughter and husband who have been in someway or the other involved with my blogging. I also would like to thank my mother-in-law whose is ever supporting and offers every piece of advice I ask for.

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